Raphael Varane is enjoying the early days of Erik ten Hag's management at Manchester United and hopes to win trophies with the club in the 2022-23 season. The Premier League side are looking to rebuild after a turbulent campaign last time out, that saw them finish sixth in the table and fail to qualify for the Champions League.
What has Varane said about Man Utd's hopes next season?
Varane is raring to go, with the centre-back - who started alongside Victor Lindelof in the 4-0 win over Liverpool - hoping for a big improvement in the new manager's debut campaign with the club.
"Personally, it's an opportunity for me to have a real pre-season, to get fit and to be ready because it'll be a very long season with a lot of games and high intensity," the France international told Sky Sports.
"I will try to be ready and to be fit, and obviously I'm very excited for this season coming and I'm very happy to be with Manchester and in this great club. We will try to win some trophies."
Varane discusses Man Utd's new playing style
Ten Hag is expected to implement his own playing style with his new side - with fans given a glimpse of how that could look in the 4-0 triumph over Liverpool - and Varane says the squad understand the manager's demands but still wants further improvement.
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"We know exactly how we want to play. The manager explained very well what we have to do and it's absolutely clear," he said.
"So we know we have to be very fit because it's a very physical way to play.
"We are happy with the result obviously but we know we have to work very hard still to be ready for the start of the season.
"I think we know exactly what we have to do - we have to improve in everything."
He added: "We have ambition for this season but also, most important, we have to work with humility. I think it's the most important.
"As I said, it's just the beginning so we have to improve in everything."
